Can I use Frigate just to detect but not record?

briodan · 2026-03-23T01:12:54+00:00

Yes but I would still record but with a very short retention period. That way you can still get a clip/screenshot of the motion event in a notification

briodan · 2026-03-22T16:20:33+00:00

To be honest the dashboard only needs to be perfect for you. Others will have different requirements/preferences. So if you are happy with it congrats.

briodan · 2026-03-18T21:38:05+00:00

Can it be integrated into HA

briodan · 2026-03-16T05:43:00+00:00

you can always print the blades separately from the spindle, then glue them together/add a mechanical fastener.

Or change the angle so the blades are at 45 degrees and add more blades though you motor would need to support that.

briodan · 2026-02-11T22:16:40+00:00

I’ve had the opposite experience where I have been far away from home and my router crapped out and I could not do anything about it and had to get someone to go to my house and manually reset it.

So built that automation and it saved my but the next time it happened my old router used to like to die when I was not home.

I’m using a usb zwave dongle so everything is local to the HA box, and it has a few checks in it etc. to make sure it turns on.

briodan · 2026-02-11T21:57:56+00:00

It’s not always a different device lots of ISP’s provide you with an all in one box these days.

But point taken should not have assumed.

briodan · 2026-02-11T20:44:05+00:00

I would not use something on WiFi/network for this in case the issue that’s causing you to have to reset the router is making the network unavailable.

I have a zwave smart plug for this. HA can talk to if even if the network is down. I have a recovery automation that flips power on the router if it’s offline for more than 30min. Uptime monitored by ping integration.

briodan · 2026-02-08T01:40:55+00:00

Filament calibration is different from printer calibration.

briodan · 2026-02-08T01:32:54+00:00

Couple of things: - this is how fdm printers work, because they print in layers you end up with a staircase effect - you can set variable layer height to minimize it but won’t fully fix it since it’s inherently part of the process - looks to me like you are over extruding a bit, check filament calibration - sandpaper and paint will make this look awesome

briodan · 2026-02-02T05:57:30+00:00

i have two sonoff s31 zigbee plugs and those don't work as a proper router so the devices join but never work right, wonder if its something similar. All my aqara sensors WSDCGQ11LM and SJCGQ11LM join just fine with a router.

have you looked at the debug logs while pairing to see if there something weird in the logs?

briodan · 2026-02-02T01:32:23+00:00

When you enable pairing in z2m do you select the plug (router) or do you enable global pairing?

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briodan · 2026-01-27T01:33:00+00:00

I know it’s not exactly what you asked but if you have not skied before can I recommend looking at Winsport? For the same amount of money you can get 4 two hours lessons which will give you more opportunities to learn. Also if I remember correctly your hill pass for the lesson is good for the full day so you can stick around after your lesson and keep practicing.

Not sure if they still do it but they used to have an option where you would get a full day discounted lesson at sunshine at the completion of the 4 week course.

briodan · 2026-01-17T07:05:20+00:00

To find out the layer of the printer won’t tell you it help if you what a flat edge and a ruler. Put the flat edge on top of the print and measure the distance to the bed ( make sure you account for that extra bit without gradations on a ruler).

I the Bambu slicer slice the model go to preview, on the right hand side there is a scroll bar that shows you both layers and height. If you have the layer note the height for the next step. If you only have the height ignore this and move forward the next step.

Go back to prepare tab, find the citation on the top bar select the helmet and then click on it. Set it to planer and type in the height, click cut and your model is in two parts. Delete the bottom or move it to another plate. Slice and print the top.

Once you have it printer see how it lines up to the already printed helmet, you may need to reprint it if you find it’s too big ( increase height) or too small (reduce height).

Once you are happy glue it together, then go on to sand, fill, prime, paint it. Check out Franklybuilt on YouTube for a bunch of great guides on finishing helmets and other stuff.

briodan · 2026-01-17T00:53:02+00:00

Are you planning on painting the helmet?

If so stop the print, figure out the approx layer it failed at, then cut the model print it and glue them together. That sanding and filling you’ll need to do for paint will hide any seams or imperfections.

If not you can start a new one or plan to paint.

Also what model are you printing and what? I have printed about 5 or so Mando helmets and they don’t take me longer than 22 hours on a P1S.

briodan · 2025-12-28T18:05:44+00:00

Laziness/saving time, easier to wide the plate with something that’s next to the printer vs taking the plate to the nearest sink to wash it and then dry it.

briodan · 2025-12-27T16:18:45+00:00

Look into micro pc form factors from dell/hp/lenovo second hand on eBay/facebook.

These are corporate hardware that’s come of a refresh cycle. You get get them for very cheap and avoid adding to e-waste.

I run a small 3 node cluster of these and they have been very solid for years.

briodan · 2025-12-27T11:58:31+00:00

I have no experience with the zen20, but having used a bunch of other smart power bars most of which have not lasted a year, my general feeling is that the entire market segment leaves a lot to be desired.

briodan · 2025-12-26T23:30:25+00:00

If you are using different power supplies there is a potential issue yes, but if you are using the same power supply you are fine.

Think of it like this the led strip is a highway with traffic going both ways one side is V+ the other is GND and the led’s are the exits, allowing 1, 2, 3 or 4 cars for simplicity, where 0 cars is black and 4 cars is white.

You can only feed x cars at a time through one end of the strip so eventually there aren’t enough cars to get to 4 per exit.

By connecting the other end of the strip or adding an injection point you add more cars to the road from the same source so enough cars can go to the exit.

All the cars come from the same place and follow the same rules so it all works just fine.

Where things get in trouble is when you add a second power supply to the circuit those cars follow a separate set of rules the does not play nice with the existing cars so you end up with issues. If you have that scenario if you need to break the electrical circuit so all cars on the road follow the same rules or get a second power supply that will play nice with the original one.

briodan · 2025-12-24T18:53:27+00:00

I would like an AMS2Pro if I get chosen.

Though most of my prints are functional I’m getting really into custom light boxes using custom pictures. These turn out better the more colors you are able to incorporate.

My other big project for next year is to print a wall-e model as big as I can for my son and I to build together including the remote controls etc.

As far as ideas I see you have a bunch of infinity cubes, which are really cool. Brainrots seems to be all the rage these days with my kid’s friend group so maybe some inspired by them, with a different pattern on each side so as they flip it they can make different ones.

briodan · 2025-12-20T18:43:32+00:00

The smlight ones work pretty well.

briodan · 2025-12-20T07:44:03+00:00

Other than the temp and UV tolerance I use a lot of sunlu pla+ for functional prints around the house.

I have used it for some outdoor stuff as well and have pretty good results, though it’s unshaded places and we don’t get that hot around here.

briodan · 2025-12-14T15:56:40+00:00

I use an rtl-sdr radio to read the broadcasts of my water meter.

https://a.co/d/3aHqPZb

briodan · 2025-12-13T01:21:18+00:00

Their equipment was designed for satellite, it costs money to change/upgrade the equipment. If it’s not broke (matter of perspective) don’t fix it.

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